Preview: Mother I (2) by Ver Theatre

This National Day weekend, Ver Theatre presents their new production Mother I (2), the second in their Mother I series after a successful first run at the Substation.A multilingual devised performance directed and produced by Grace Kalaiselvi (Tanglin, My Magic), Mother I (2) explores the journey of parenthood from a mother’s perspective. Adapting stories gathered from interviews with people from all walks of life, Mother I (2) tells … Continue reading Preview: Mother I (2) by Ver Theatre

Preview: Singapore Coffee Festival 2017

Tired of cafe hopping, but still want to get all your coffee in one place? Never fear, the Singapore Coffee Festival is back this year to gather all your favourite coffee haunts in a single convenient location for one caffeine filled weekend! Organized by The Straits Times and presented by DBS, expect to see even more of the delights Coffee Fest brought when it was … Continue reading Preview: Singapore Coffee Festival 2017

Preview: Despicable Me Breakout Party at Universal Studios Singapore

Can’t get enough of the Minions? You’re in luck, to celebrate the release of the THIRD film in the hit Despicable Me franchise (not including Minions), Universal Studios Singapore will be letting ALL of your favourite characters loose on the theme park this summer in a Minions Breakout Party! Expect only the craziest of parties as the Minions and friends take over Universal Studios Singapore with high energy … Continue reading Preview: Despicable Me Breakout Party at Universal Studios Singapore

Review: Sejarah-ku by Toy Factory (The Wright Stuff 2017)

It is rare to see in short plays the confidence of voice found in Al Hafiz Sanusi’s new work, Sejarah-Ku. It is clear from the start that the authors have done more than their fair share of research into the tale of two Malaccan warriors and more interestingly, how difficult it is to ascertain its historicity. Al Hafiz tells me Sejarah-Ku was first conceived four years ago at university. The playwright … Continue reading Review: Sejarah-ku by Toy Factory (The Wright Stuff 2017)

Review: Triple Bill (M1 Peer Pleasure Youth Theatre Festival 2017)

Tackling the theme of The Other, the 2017 M1 Peer Pleasure Youth Theatre Festival opens with Triple Bill, a set of three new plays going deep into topics of the marginalized, the solitary and the forgotten. At the same time, these plays delve into the problems and concerns of youth today while celebrating young talent, be they taking on the role of playwright or performer. Check out … Continue reading Review: Triple Bill (M1 Peer Pleasure Youth Theatre Festival 2017)

Preview: BNP Paribas WTA Finals Singapore 2017

Tennis fans rejoice! The WTA Finals returns to the Sports Hub once again this October! Taking place from 22nd – 29th October, the very best players in women’s tennis will battle it out in the year-end highlight of the WTA season. The Top 8 Singles players and Top 8 Doubles teams will compete for a record US$7 million in prize money, along with the prestigious Billie … Continue reading Preview: BNP Paribas WTA Finals Singapore 2017

Review: The Roundest Circle by Theatreworks

The Roundest Circle is a performance created by TheatreWorks Associate Artist Eng Kai Er, in collaboration with fellow dance artists Faye Lim and Felicia Lim. The piece is process-driven and fuelled by the concept of “turn-taking”; the artists have broken away from the conventional structure of having a leader curate, choreograph and direct the process of performance making. Instead, Kai, Faye, and Felicia take turns … Continue reading Review: The Roundest Circle by Theatreworks

Review: L’incoronazione di Poppea by New Opera Singapore

New Opera Singapore has always been known for their unique, accessible choices of opera, and since their inception, have brought in a welcome breath of fresh air into the local opera scene with each production. Their latest one, L’incoronazione di Poppea is no different, and impresses with strong technical abilities coupled with slick production value. Monteverdi’s L’incoronazione di Poppea (or, The Coronation of Poppea) is an opera … Continue reading Review: L’incoronazione di Poppea by New Opera Singapore

SIFA 2017: Open Homes, Open Hearts (Preview)

Do you ever wake up in the morning and wonder what life must be like on the other side of Singapore? Personally, as Easties, we’ve always been curious how different life might be for a person living in the North or (god forbid) the wild West. But this SIFA, we’re willing to step beyond the confines and comfort of our own home to find the … Continue reading SIFA 2017: Open Homes, Open Hearts (Preview)

Preview: The Wright Stuff by Toy Factory

We’re always excited when theatre companies pave the way for new writing in Singapore, encouraging young playwrights to make their debut and set themselves up for greatness. That’s why we were excited when we heard that Toy Factory was doing just that with a grand total of FOUR new plays from emerging playwrights being staged this July and August! The Wright Stuff is a brand new … Continue reading Preview: The Wright Stuff by Toy Factory